The Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle May Have Already Ended Production

Shoppers looking to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for Christmas may soon be out of luck, as an internal memo from a known retailer stated that Nintendo had discontinued the popular console bundle six months after launch. While the base Switch 2 console and the Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle are still available, the Mario Kart World bundle will likely be hard to come by for a while.

As one of two purchase options for the Switch 2’s June launch, the Mario Kart World bundle had an MSRP of $499, a $50 jump from the base Switch 2 console. Given that a standalone copy of Mario Kart World goes for $80, the popular bundle is a net savings of $30 when compared to buying the game and a $449 Switch 2 console separately. However, fans looking to secure a physical copy of Mario Kart World as part of the deal were often left disappointed. Switch 2 bundles sold in the US came packed with a scratch-off code voucher for Mario Kart World that had to be redeemed on the Nintendo eShop after setting up the new console.

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Shoppers Should Not Wait To Buy The Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle

Despite the busy Christmas shopping season, a popular gift option for Nintendo customers will soon become scarce. According to an internal memo from GameStop that was posted by Nintendeal on X, Nintendo has decided to end production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle. The memo stated that further restocks of the Switch 2 will just be the base $449 console. Although the Mario Kart World bundle has ended its six-month lifecycle, the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle can still be found in limited quantities through various retailers. However, shoppers are not out of luck just yet. The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is still available at Best Buy for $449.99, which essentially makes Mario Kart World a free game at that price point.

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But, prospective buyers looking to get a Switch 2 at its current price point must decide quickly. With the ongoing RAM shortage crisis causing prices to rise on various computer components, game consoles, and other devices are likely to see their costs go up by significant amounts in 2026 and beyond. Given that DDR5 RAM prices have quadrupled since early October, Nintendo may be forced to increase prices to offset the rising costs of system components. Ergo, the Switch 2’s $449 price tag is unlikely to last much longer. Although Nintendo has not officially commented on any price changes on the Switch 2, the gaming giant increased the price of the original Switch console from $299 to $339 in August 2025. The price hike was due to the US government’s tariffs on goods from various nations.

The Mario Kart World Bundle Could Still Return

However, hope is not yet lost for the Mario Kart World bundle, if Nintendo’s past is anything to go by. Though Nintendo did not offer a Black Friday console bundle in 2025, the company has usually given players some deals that include a console and a pack-in game. Throughout the original Switch’s lifespan, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle was often seen as the main holiday deal that Nintendo included with the original Switch or the Switch OLED model.

Though the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle was retired after seven years, its longevity is a potential sign that Nintendo could still bring back the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle in future years. Given that Mario Kart World continues to receive updates six months after launch, it remains to be seen what Nintendo’s plans are for future Switch 2 bundles heading into 2026.